James Blair | |
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&sq=engine&lang=en&file=File:James_Blair.jpg) Oil painting of James Blair by Charles Bridges from William & Mary | |
| 1st President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1693–1743 | |
| Succeeded by | William Dawson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1655 Kingdom of Scotland |
| Died | 18 April 1743 (aged 86–87) Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Spouse | Sarah Harrison |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh |
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James Blair (1656 – 18 April 1743) was a Scottish-born clergyman in the Church of England. He was also a missionary and an educator, best known as the founder of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.[1]
- ^ Tate, Thad. "James Blair". Encyclopedia Virginia. Library of Virginia. Retrieved 7 February 2020.